Which headers should I buy, bang for the buck?

[RussMcB]

I don't know this for sure (feel free to correct me), the OBX headers are around $500, and most (all?) others are $800+?

Price was a factor for me.

[MuRCieLaGo]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

I don't know this for sure (feel free to correct me), the OBX headers are around $500, and most (all?) others are $800+?

Price was a factor for me.

OBX $584, Stainless Works $1,449. And exchange rate with Canadian Dollar is pretty bad for me at the moment.

Would I have to relocate some stuff with Stainless Works headers?

Never heard of Corey Jeal headers.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

OBX $584, Stainless Works $1,449. And exchange rate with Canadian Dollar is pretty bad for me at the moment.

Would I have to relocate some stuff with Stainless Works headers?

Never heard of Corey Jeal headers.

I've got the SW headers (and X-pipe) and had ZERO fitment issues. The only fitment issue I've read about is the #1 tube and the steering rod interference.

The solution is either "dimpling" the header tube, and/or a motor mount adjustment (elongate the hole by 5-6mm); in either case, it doesn't take much (with the SW, that is), and anyone with ability to remove the OEM stuff and install headers should be able to negotiate this little rub. Really...no big deal.

As for the dipstick bracket, I've made dozens of 'em for people installing headers. If you need me to make one, PM me.

[LGAFF]

Speaking of dimpling headers....this is an interesting test on denting headers to make them fit and how it impacts power....findings are very interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPKIjxmmdU

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Speaking of dimpling headers....this is an interesting test on denting headers to make them fit and how it impacts power....findings are very interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPKIjxmmdU

Thanks for posting that video link. That was really interesting and entertaining. Those guys had too much fun bashing headers and checking the results on the dyno. Sure makes me not feel bad about a little dimpling.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Speaking of dimpling headers....this is an interesting test on denting headers to make them fit and how it impacts power....findings are very interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPKIjxmmdU

Nice video.

OBX headers are by far the best bang for the dollar for the LT-5. With a 3" exhaust and a x pipe it will flow quite well.





This is what I am running.

The tube close to the steering shaft is dinged and after watching the video it does not matter.

Got mine coated too.

The '92 has no EGR so that was blocked off.

Good luck!

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

OBX $584, Stainless Works $1,449. And exchange rate with Canadian Dollar is pretty bad for me at the moment.

Would I have to relocate some stuff with Stainless Works headers?

Never heard of Corey Jeal headers.

Corey Henderson in Texas has the old Jeal patents. Rumor has it they flow the best.